Airport Overview
- Administration Bldg./ATC 2 Fuel farm 3 Terminal Bldg./ Fire station
Kigoma Airport is located 3NM NE from the Town centre with a total area of 1,989,534m2. The Airport was constructed during the colonial era in 1954 to serve the purpose of transporting government officials to western part of the then Tanganyika country. In 2010s the major rehabilitation was done to upgrade the movement area that is runway to the extension up to 1800m and width of 45m along with two taxiways each having 150m in length and 18m in width. Infrastructures available at the Airport including runway with the length of 1800m and width of 45m, orientation at 15 and 33, there are two taxiways and apron capable of accommodating three (3) midsized aircrafts. Customs (2hrs Pre-Note) and Immigration (Daily 0700-1830hrs) Aeronautical Information Services Daily 0700-1830hrs, MET Briefing Office available Daily from 0700-1830hrs, and fuelling service daily 0700-1830hrs for JET A1, navigation to Kigoma Airport is assisted by a non-directional beacon (NDB) designator KG.
Work commenced in 2023 to upgrade the airport infrastructure, land has been procured to extend the runway to 3100m and work on a fence to enclose the complete airport site is underway. Tanzania Airport Authority upgrade plans for Kigoma airport include a new terminal building, a new Air traffic control tower and Met office, expanding the parking apron from 15000m2 to 30000m2, and increase the size and capacity of the Fuel Farm. The timeframe for completion is 3 to 5 years subject to funding availability.
There is a natural obstacle on approach/departure to/from runway 15, this is caused a range of hills to the north of Kigoma city with heights up to 1500m at approximately 5 Km from the end of the runway.
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Airport Location and Contact |
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Country |
Tanzania |
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Province or District |
Kigoma |
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Nearest Town or City |
Ujiji, Kigoma (5.5Km) |
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Airport’s Complete Name |
Kigoma Airport |
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Latitude |
-4.88642 |
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Longitude |
29.670753 |
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Elevation (ft and m) |
2,700 ft / 823 m |
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IATA Code |
TKQ |
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ICAO Code |
HTKA |
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Managing Company or Airport Authority |
TAA |
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Management Contact Person |
Mr Daniel P. Mbura Airport Manager |
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NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
No |
Runway(s)
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Runway #1 |
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Runway Dimensions |
1800m X 45m |
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Runway Orientation |
15/33 |
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Runway Surface |
Tarmac |
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Runway Condition |
Good |
Airport Infrastructure Details
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Infrastructure |
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Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
Yes |
Runway Lighting |
No |
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Refuelling Capacity |
Yes |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes |
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Air Traffic Control |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
Yes |
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Weather Information |
Yes |
Aircraft Parking Space |
Yes |
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Navigation Aids |
Yes |
Perimeter Fencing |
Yes (Partial) |
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Windsock |
Yes |
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Fuel Services Charges
Oilcom Tz Ltd manage the fuel farm with a storage capacity of 28000 litters of Jet A1 housed in a 40ft container located next to the Northern side of the parking apron, fuel services available daily from 0700-1830hrs. There is no fuel truck, all refuelling takes place next to the fuel farm at the edge of the apron.
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Price per Litre USD - $ |
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Jet A-1 |
1.45 USD |
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Avgas |
N/A |
Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)
N/A
